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Does Your Executive Résumé Push People Away?by Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2012Some executive résumés push people away. What is the turn-off? Many executives have marketing staff write bio statements for inclusion in corporate portfolios, websites, or proposals. These bios usually begin with something like, “Mr. Reed is the steward of the nation’s premier fiber optic network.” The bio generally continues on with more stodgy language that makes one feels as though Mr. Reed does not dare mix with us mere...

How to Create an Interviewable Resumeby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012Many job seekers have the misconception that creating a great resume will help them score a job. But this is actually not the case. The great resume actually scores the interview—and if the interview is great, then you may score the job.
In other words, if you want a company to call you in for an interview, you need to create a resume that encourages a hiring manager to do so. But why not take it one step further by not...

Resign Your Job without Ending Your Careerby Debra Wheatman - Apr, 2012Most of us, at one point in our career, fantasize about quitting a job in a bombastic, dramatic, or humorous fashion. Remember the Jerry Maguire mission statement about the sports agencies? Or, how about the “I quit song" from the movie, “That Thing You Do?” How liberating to leave in a blaze of glory! Acting out this fantasy can be a career-ending move.
Two words of advice for you: be diplomatic. It is cliché but tru...

What Is Resume Rebranding and Why Is It Important to My Job Search?by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Apr, 2012Resume branding is a critical concept when developing an interview-worthy resume. It differentiates you from your competitors and truly highlights the unique value that you bring to employers. Rebranding your resume simply means that you’re taking your original, branded resume and you are tweaking it for each different position that you apply to so that you become the best match possible for each particular position.
Why i...

10 Simple Tips to Networking Successby Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2012Job-search and career coaches always tout networking's importance. They implore clients to break away from their computers to engage in old-fashioned interactions with people who may be able to help them.
It's not so easy to master the art of juggling a plate and drink in one hand while gracefully delivering an on-target elevator pitch. And for introverted job-seekers who prefer one-on-one meetings or small group interacti...

Career Obituary: Who are you at the end of your career journeyby Hallie Crawford - Apr, 2012Sometimes it’s hard to see clearly who we want to be right now, how we define success, and how to find career fulfillment over time. If things are blurry for you, try writing your Career Obituary.
Here’s how it works:
Fast forward 20 (or however many) years to your ultimate retirement party. Significant colleagues, loyal networking connections, and supportive friends and family are all in attendance. Several of your co...

Executive Coach's Tip: "Sandwich" Your Networking Callby Andy Robinson - Apr, 2012Effective networkers GIVE FIRST and are always alert for opportunities to HELP their fellow colleagues, friends, business relationships, etc.
If you've consisently made a practice and habit of GIVING first (and giving often), it makes it much easier and much more comfortable for you to then ASK FOR SOMETHING from your network when the time comes.
In those situations, where you intend to ASK a network member for something...

Executive Coach's Tip: Avoid Working in Isolationby Andy Robinson - Apr, 2012Want to know a secret that GREAT relationship builders use constantly? They avoid working in isolation. They work WITH others. They work THROUGH others. They SEEK the ADVICE and counsel of others. They ask for the OPINION of others. They run things by their colleagues, their advisors, their peers.They COLLABORATE.
Getting things done DOES require us to hunker down at times and "just do it" ourselves. MOST of the time...

Is the US job market weakening?by Louise Garver - Apr, 2012A hiring slowdown in March might imply a weaker job market. The economists are being cautious with their predictions until seeing the employment figures for April. There are varying opinions whether this is a trend or not.
As an executive in job search mode, keeping abreast of how the economy is influencing the job market is important. How might these factors affect you? Let's look at a couple of indicators.
Growth in...

The OFCCP Digest Volume 2, Issue 4by Local JobNetwork™ - Apr, 2012Volume 2, Issue 4
The OFCCP Digest is a complimentary resource for those who do business with the Federal government. Industry leaders from throughout the country share their expertise on a range of topics including affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and government compliance.
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